All-on-X Dental Implants in Port Moresby
If dentures have started to feel loose, sore or like more trouble than they’re worth, there are options beyond just putting up with it. All-on-X anchors a full arch of replacement teeth to a small number of implants, designed to remain fixed in place during everyday use.
What All-on-X Implants Actually Involve
All-on-X replaces a full arch of missing or failing teeth using a handful of implants placed into the jawbone, rather than one per tooth. Those implants anchor a fixed bridge, so instead of a plate you take out each night, your new teeth remain. Dental implants interact with the jawbone differently from conventional dentures and may help preserve bone in the area where they are placed.
Who Might Want to Consider All-on-X
This suits people dealing with:
- Loose, ill-fitting or uncomfortable dentures or partials
- Missing most or all of the teeth in an arch
- Difficulty chewing, making it hard to enjoy fruit and vegetables
- Ongoing nutrition issues linked to poor chewing
From Your First Consult to Your New Smile
The process starts with a consultation with one of our experienced implant specialists, including a full exam and 3D imaging using our in-house CBCT scanner. If you’re a good candidate, we’ll discuss the full plan, costs, and timeline, and some patients can receive temporary teeth on the day. Moving from dentures to a fixed set often takes several months, although the timeline varies depending on healing, bone availability, whether grafting is required and the individual treatment plan.
Payment plans are available, including paying the gap after your health fund contributes, or a staged payment plan.
Why Some Patients Choose Implants Over Dentures
Fixed implants don’t need to come out, soak overnight or be relined as your gums change shape. Because they’re anchored into the jawbone, a fixed restoration may improve chewing function for some patients and make a wider range of foods easier to manage. That can matter for your health as much as your smile, especially with nutrition or diabetes in the picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is All-on-X different from regular dentures?
Am I too old or don’t have enough bone for implants?
Will I be without teeth during treatment?
Investigate Your Options
If dentures aren’t working for you, or you’re missing several teeth and want a fixed option, a consult is the best place to start. We’ll examine your mouth, take the scans we need, and talk through what All-on-X could look like for you. Call Mills Dental Care on 675 3200600.